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Which of the following factors does research indicate may influence sexual orientation? (A) parenting styles (B) degree of masculinity or femininity expressed in childhood (C) traumatic childhood experiences (D) genetic influences (E) being raised by homosexual parents

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   Which of the following factors does research indicate may influence sexual orientation?
(A) parenting styles
(B) degree of masculinity or femininity expressed in childhood
(C) traumatic childhood experiences
(D) genetic influences
(E) being raised by homosexual parents

Barron's AP Psychology

Robert McEntarffer,… 5th Edition

Chapter 8, Problem 13

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Childhood Gender Expression

Observations of childhood gender expression have been linked to later sexual orientation, where individuals who exhibit behaviors that are less traditionally conforming to expected gender roles may be more likely to identify as homosexual or bisexual later in life. This relationship suggests that early patterns of gender expression might be one of many visible indicators of the underlying biological and developmental processes influencing sexual orientation.

Genetic Influences

Research has consistently shown that genetic factors play a role in the development of sexual orientation. Studies, including twin studies and genome-wide association studies, indicate that there is a heritable component, although no single gene determines sexual orientation. It is understood as the result of complex interactions between multiple genes and environmental factors.

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